Key Features
| Catalog number / name | RUO_004 / Q-NAD Blood NADP+ and NADPH assay kit |
| Detection method | Colorimetric (OD570-573nm) |
| Assay type | Quantitative |
| Samples type | Whole blood |
| Species | All |
| Sample volume | 120 μL (with K2 EDTA or heparin) |
| Metabolites measured | NADP+, NADPH |
| Detection Limit | 400 nM for NADP+ and 300 nM NADPH in the whole blood |
| Assay Length | < 1h |
| Size | 192 reactions |
| Number of samples | 40 (measured in duplicates) |
| Storage | Store reagents at -80°C |
| Intended use | For Research Use Only |
| Shelf Life | 12 months from the production date |
Instructions for Use
EN – Vs. 1, Last modified August 2025
Kit Requirements
- Multi-channel pipets
- Two clear-bottom 96-well plates suitable for colorimetric assays
- Heat block with adjustable temperature (up to 80°C)
- Spectrophotometric plate reader
Principles
The principle of the assay is a cyclic enzymatic reaction with a colorimetric end-point detection. First, NADP+ and NADPH metabolites are extracted together from a blood sample in a single step. Then the extract is divided into two parts revealing both NADP+ and NADPH concentrations by removing one metabolite and stabilizing the other.
Provided Reagents
- Extraction BUFFER A
- NADP+ stabilizing reagent
- NADPH stabilizing reagent
- NADP+ standard stock
- NADPH standard stock
- Assay BUFFER C
- Assay color reagent
- Enzyme
- Stop solution
- Positive control
Precautions and Warnings
- For research use only by trained personnel.
- The Stop Solution may cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Avoid breathing in fumes.
- Assay color reagent may cause skin irritation. Handle with care, use gloves.
- BUFFER A can cause eye irritation. Handle with care, use googles.
Read more in Q-NADMED Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
EN – Vs. 7, Last modified May 2025
DE – Vs. 7, Last modified May 2025
ES – Vs. 7, Last modified May 2025
More details how to prepare samples in the sample preparation document (vs. 2, last modified September 2023).